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Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism

  • Written by Paul L. Morgan, Director, Institute for Social and Health Equity, University at Albany, State University of New York
imageUnderstanding whether different groups of kids are more likely to be identified as having autism can help ensure that all students have equal access to the appropriate services at school. Adrian Vidal/iStock/Getty Images Plus

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